Writing Workshop: Starting Your Story

Starting your story is as crucial as finishing it. You need to hook your readers immediately—if you don't grab them, they'll put the book down and move on. In this workshop, we'll focus on crafting compelling story beginnings. We'll go beyond just the inciting incident, concentrating on hooks in the first pages that will captivate readers and keep them engaged.

In this workshop, you will:

• Explore various types of story openings.
• Create hooks for your first line using generative writing prompts.
• Learn to edit your opening pages to maintain reader interest.
• Balance setting and character descriptions without overwhelming the reader.
• Understand that your first line might be the last thing you write—and that's okay!
• Connect with fellow writers.
• Receive immediate positive and constructive feedback.
  

Our workshops are part lecture and part generative writing. We choose prompts based on themes of the week, education, craft, or creative value, so you can be sure you'll always have fresh ideas. We prioritize positive reinforcement and teaching techniques, so you'll leave each meeting feeling inspired and ready to tackle your next writing project.

• Skill Level: Open to anyone over the age of 18
• Class Size: Limited to 8 participants
• Requirements: None
• Location: Online via Zoom

For more information on all our coaching programs and creative writing workshops in Los Angeles and online, visit https://www.lawritersgroup.com.